LA Dodgers (71-51) at St. Louis (60-61)
- When: Aug 16 2024, 8:15 PM
- Where: Busch Stadium, St. Louis
- Where to watch: MLB Network
Game Odds, Spread, Moneyline & Total
Los Angeles Dodgers @ St. Louis Cardinals
Moneyline
Los Angeles Dodgers -144
St. Louis Cardinals +121
Los Angeles Dodgers @ St. Louis Cardinals
Runline
Los Angeles Dodgers -1.5 (+115)
St. Louis Cardinals 1.5 (-135)
Los Angeles Dodgers @ St. Louis Cardinals
Total
Over 9.5 (-105)
Under 9.5 (-115)
- Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
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Probable Pitchers:
LA Dodgers: Justin Wrobleski (0-1, 4.05)
St. Louis: Miles Mikolas (8-9, 5.30)
Team Stats
| Dodgers | Cardinals | |
| 71-51 | Record | 60-61 |
| 33-29 | Away & Home | 29-34 |
| 6-4 | Last 10 | 3-7 |
| L2 | Streak | L4 |
Game Preview
Following a tough series against the Reds, the St. Louis Cardinals face a challenging 22-game stretch against teams with winning records. This grueling period kicks off Friday with a three-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Busch Stadium.
The Cardinals are looking to recover from recent losses of 6-1, 4-1, and 9-2 to Cincinnati, which have contributed to their 14 defeats in the last 22 games. They now trail the Milwaukee Brewers by nine games in the NL Central and are four games out of the wild-card spot.
Cardinals outfielder Alec Burleson is focused on team trust and improving their play. "We haven’t gotten away from our brand of baseball, but we’re scuffling. We know we’re capable of turning things around," he said.
Pitcher Kyle Gibson is hopeful that upcoming games against the Brewers will help close the gap. "We have plenty of games left to turn things around and play quality baseball," he added.
Miles Mikolas (8-9, 5.30 ERA) will start for the Cardinals, looking to bounce back from his recent poor performances. He struggled in his last two starts, giving up nine runs on 16 hits in eight innings. Mikolas is 1-3 with a 5.06 ERA in his career against the Dodgers.
The Dodgers, who recently saw their five-game winning streak end with losses to the Brewers, are trying to regain momentum. Their NL West lead has narrowed to two games with the Diamondbacks and Padres closing in.
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts plans to give Tyler Glasnow an extra day of rest, potentially starting rookie Justin Wrobleski (0-1, 4.05 ERA) in his place. Wrobleski has performed well in recent starts, allowing only two runs in 10 innings across his last two games.
Mookie Betts will return to the lineup after a rest day. Roberts aims to manage Betts’ playing time carefully following his return from a broken hand.
MLB Parlay Picks & Predictions
Final Score: St. Louis 5-4
Expert Pick: St. Louis +121 & Under 9½ (-115)
A $100 Parlay Bet will return $413
- MLB Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
